| Good morning. It's Thursday, March 3. As Donald Trump swings by UCF this weekend, columnist Beth Kassab shares some Florida insights with the potential Republican nominee. Orlando and UCF officials got a key approval for their plans for a downtown campus. Now they need to be sure money is in the state budget and survives the governor's desk. See photos of the 23rd Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival. Here's what else is happening in Central Florida. Have a great day. Dear Donald Trump. Welcome to Central Florida. When you arrive on the campus of UCF for your rally on Saturday, I encourage you take a good look around. As a part-time Florida resident and full-time disrupter of the GOP establishment, you know something about our state. [More] UCF's plan to build a campus in downtown Orlando won a key approval Wednesday, a decision hailed as historic for the school and city. [More] Police officers who testified in court on Thursday backed prosecutors' theory that Maitland businessman Bruce Fuller killed a houseguest may have done so while under the influence of alcohol and prescription sleeping drugs. [More] An Orange County school employee who was removed from her position because of Facebook posts about education policies and reform will get her old job because because an arbitrator found the district violated her contract in removing her, according to the union. [More] Orlando Sentinel Media Group editor Avido Khahaifa took on the added role of publisher Wednesday as part of a reorganization that affected top management at nine of Tribune Publishing’s regional media companies. [More] When Orlando Magic players gathered in their locker room at halftime as they held a 60-50 lead over the Chicago Bulls, they challenged each other to close the game strong. The Magic accomplished that goal. [More] Michael Phelps is the headline attraction at an Arena Pro Swim Series meet Thursday through Saturday at the YMCA Aquatic Center in Orlando. [More] Orlando Sentinel reporter Paul Tenorio bids farewell and thanks Orlando, which has supported Orlando City unlike any other MLS city. [More] Rookie Mario Hezonja started his third game when the Orlando Magic hosted the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night. But despite that small sample size, something already is clear: Opponents' offenses are going to attack him at every opportunity. [More] After two back surgeries last fall, Tiger Woods, the greatest golfer of his generation, wondered if he would return to competitive golf again. Woods was in better spirits Wednesday and optimistic about his future in the game. [More] Orlando Sentinel arts critic Matthew J. Palm reviews Josh Groban's Orlando concert. [More] Tony Bennett, who has earned 19 Grammys during a career that began with the release of his first single in 1951, will be in concert at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts on March 9. [More] Atlanta rapper Silento brings his viral hit "Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)" to House of Blues at Disney Springs for Let's Dance – The Tour show on March 5. [More] Rivers of Light, a new nighttime spectacular at Disney's Animal Kingdom, will debut on April 22 - Earth Day - the theme park revealed Wednesday. [More] The Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival is underway again. The event features thousands of blossoms, a sprinkling of outdoor kitchens, educational moments and Disney’s world-famous topiaries. Here are three don't-miss displays. [More] | 
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